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Low-carbon policies aren’t just pain – they make economies grow
The transition to low-carbon energy systems may cost money, but economies can grow – not despite but also because of them.
Paul Hockenos

Jan 21, 2014

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Dispelling myth of energy payback of renewable energy systems
One of the many myths about renewable energy, especially solar PV, is that the life-cycle energy inputs are greater than the lifetime energy outputs.
Mark Diesendorf

Dec 16, 2013

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Reality check on renewables could unblock climate talks
UN climate talks get bogged down because governments fear the solutions are too difficult. But a new study will show doubling renewables and supporting energy efficiency can deliver all the abatement needed out to 2030. Governments just need to realise that the solutions are in front of them.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 24, 2013

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100% renewables community emerges from drug wars and poor soils
The plains of eastern Colombia are a tough land, yet Paolo Lugari has made a community that is not only habitable, but also prolific and sustainable.
Laurie Guevara-Stone

Nov 18, 2013

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IEA says FiTs not a subsidy – but tax credits are
The IEA says feed-in tariffs are the principal driving force in the worldwide development of solar PV, but it does not describe them as a subsidy.
Paul Gipe

Nov 4, 2013

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Grid parity, will push global renewables capacity to 34% by 2030
Coal may still hold the crown when it comes to global electricity generation – but renewables will account for more than one third of global capacity by 2030.
Silvio Marcacci

Oct 21, 2013

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How high-renewables saved a town with high unemployment
A small town in Austria that had no significant industry or trade business is now thriving thanks to local renewable resources.
Laurie Guevara-Stone

Oct 9, 2013

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Solar must supply 25% of global energy by 2030, scientists say
Two leading UK scientists say to solve climate issues we need 25 per cent solar energy by 2025.
Alex Kirby

Oct 8, 2013

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Ergon says renewables and batteries may be cheaper than grid
Ergon Energy, which operates the sprawling regional electricity network that covers 97 per cent of Queensland, says ‘times are changing’ and renewables and battery storage may soon be cheaper for domestic consumers than grid power. But it warns that current subsidies are delaying innovation and investment.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 1, 2013

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Coal down, renewables up as NEM consumption falls again
Electricity consumption has continued the decline which started in 2009, falling by 2.5% for the first six months of 2013. Here’s why.
Ric Brazzale

Jul 3, 2013

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Chipping in: Aust crowdfunding site to help bring solar to India slums
New Australian crowdfunding website joins forces with Pollinate Energy to help bring clean energy technology to the slums of India.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 5, 2013

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Clean Energy Trends 2013: The future is all about deployment
Clean Edge report finds clean energy continues to grow as a major economic force, with increasing focus on deployment of readily available technologies.
Ron Pernick

Mar 21, 2013

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